{"id":609974,"date":"2026-04-27T21:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/609974\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T21:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:13:17","slug":"3-classic-rock-bassists-who-could-sing-as-well-as-they-laid-down-the-groove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/609974\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Classic Rock Bassists Who Could Sing as Well as They Laid Down the Groove"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a surprising number of famous classic rock bassists out there who also sing. More so than guitarists or drummers, I\u2019d say. And many of the bassists-turned-vocalists are absolutely incredible at both skills. Let\u2019s look at just three famous examples of talented classic rock bassists who also have some serious pipes!<\/p>\n

Paul McCartney<\/p>\n

Well, there was no avoiding this one. Paul McCartney<\/a> is basically the most famous bassist of all time, who contributed plenty of bass and vocal tracks (along with his songwriting talents) to The Beatles and Wings. As the co-lead singer of The Beatles, his vocals are unmistakable and instantly recognizable. And as the years have passed and his voice has aged and changed, it just seems to keep getting better. Macca hasn\u2019t lost an ounce of skill when it comes to playing the bass, either. <\/p>\n

\u201cTaxman\u201d and \u201cCome Together\u201d are just a couple of songs that showcase McCartney\u2019s bass-playing talents, and songs like \u201cBlackbird\u201d have burned his voice into the minds of multiple generations.<\/p>\n

Sting<\/p>\n

Sting was the frontman and bassist (and main songwriter) for The Police back in the late 1970s and 1980s, but he has made quite a name for himself as a soloist in the years since. In both eras of his career, he played the bass and sang, and he did both with equal parts vigor and talent. <\/p>\n

I will say, his voice is a smidge more recognizable than his basslines. But when you listen to songs like \u201cDemolition Man\u201d and \u201cWalking On The Moon\u201d, his basslines really shine through. And on just about every track where he holds lead vocal duties, it\u2019s no question to fans of 1980s rock who that voice belongs to.<\/p>\n

Phil Lynott\u00a0<\/p>\n

Phil Lynott might just be one of the most famous classic rock bassists and vocalists to come out of Ireland, and his legacy as one of the greatest frontmen of hard rock is still remembered fondly around the world. As the bassist, lead singer, and main songwriter of Thin Lizzy, Lynott made a name for himself with his very distinctive \u201cpick-based\u201d way of playing the bass. Plenty of young rock fans saved up for a Fender Precision Bass in black because of him. <\/p>\n

Lynott\u2019s voice was also noteworthy, as his style of singing wasn\u2019t much like the screeching, melodic vocal styles of other hard rock musicians at the time. Some would say<\/a> that his offbeat style of phrasing was closer to that of a folk or jazz singer. He was really a unique talent. Just listen to \u201cThe Boys Are Back In Town\u201d for a taste of all of his talents.<\/p>\n

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